Kuwait, the main mediator in the standoff, has called for talks to resolve the dispute, but its efforts have been unsuccessful so far.

However, Sheikh Sabah said there had been some progress towards a resolution, but did not offer additional details.

"What we have in common is we will never be affected by a dispute," he said. "We see it as temporary, however long it takes."

Last month, the heads of state from the three boycotting states skipped the 38th GCC summit, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia announced the formation of anew economic and military partnership, separate from the GCC.

At the time, Kuwait said the council would continue to operate and carry out its duties despite the spat.

The council was established in 1981 to foster closer economic, trade and security partnerships on the Arabian Peninsula.

Its members are Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain.